Curtain fixture



May 14, 194D. J, E. GAUDET I2.200,740

CURTAIN FIXTURE Filed June 23, 1939,

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My invention relates to curtain fixtures of the type used for sash ordrapery'curtains, and particularly to fixtures of this kind that areverti cally adjustable to a limited degree.

One object of my invention is to provide a fixture of this characterwhich is vertically ad` justable within a limited range, and which maybe secured in adjusted position by rotating the curtain rod or supportmember.

A second object is to` provide a fixture of this character that may beused either on the sash itself or attached to the Window frame orcasing.

A further object is to provide axture of this character that isinexpensive, eflicient and oper ative with facility.

My invention consists of a telescopic :tubular member, a pair of slottedbrackets attachable tothe sash or casing, and the novel meansby whichthe tubular member may be secured in adjusted position by rotation ofthe member.

In the accompanying specication and claims and the drawing forming apart thereof, I have described and illust-rated a preferred form of myinvention but do not confine myself to the particular embodiment, asmodifications may be made Within the `scope of the appended claims.

` In the drawing,

Fig. 1 `is a sectional `elevation in which my invention is embodied. I f

Fig. 2 `is an end section of `the invention on line 2 2, Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a sectional fragmental plan.

Fig. 4 is a sectional modified fragmental plan showing `bracket adaptedto secure it to the window sash.

Figs.`5 and 6 show in fragmental views one method for connecting thetelescopic element and the tapped elements.

Referring to the drawing,

I0 is the lower sash of a window, II the upper, and the brackets I2 aresecured to opposite stops of the frame, at I3.

The brackets are formed with a slot I4 an ribs I5, I6, forming a channelin'which the head II of bolts I8, I9 are guided without rotating, thestems of the bolts projecting through respective slots. The support forthe curtain is formed with telescopic elements` 20, 2| and engage plugs22, 23 tapped respectively right and left to engage stems of theboltsI8, I9, corre spondingly threaded. Preferably these plugs are in theform of a cylindrical nut, tapered at 22 for easy engagement with theparticular` element oi the telescopic member', a stud 25 projectingnormal to the axis. Each element of the telescopic member is slotted inits end as at 24, and as the plugs engage with the telescopic member,the assembly is rotatable as a unit, and" when engaged with the boltsI8, I9, the rotation of the telescopic member will tighten both bolts inthe brackets, between the heads and the ends of the respective plugs,While this form is 15 preferable, I may secure the plugs permanently inrespective ends of the telescopic element.

InFig. 4 I have indicated the bracket as be ing attached to the windowsash instead of to the stops, and in such` case the bracket is formedwith one rib I6' somewhat widened and pierced for screws or nails. 'Ihistype of bracket is also applicable to the window header for overdrapes.

Having. thus described my invention, I claim:

l. A' curtain fixture comprising in combination, a pair of channeledbrackets slotted through their major faces, a pair of headed boltsslidable but non-rotatable in the respective brackets, and a telescopictubular curtain supporting member having the ends thereof axially tapped30 to engage the respective bolts and rotatable to clamp the bolts andsupport in adjusted poe sition on the brackets.

2. In a curtain fixture of the character' de` scribed in claim 1, thetapped elements and the tubular element-s of the curtain support beingrelatively slidable and rotatable in unison.

3. In a curtain support having a pair of slotted brackets and atelescopic curtain sup# porting member, the combination of boltsrespectively threaded right and left, slidable and non rotatable in therespective brackets, and a pair of elements tapped to `engage respectivebolts, and adapted respectively to engage and rotate in unison withopposite ends of the telescopic member.

JOSEPH Ef. GAUDET.

